international
|in-ter-na-tion-al|
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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl/
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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənl/
between nations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'international' originates from the Latin word 'inter,' meaning 'between,' and 'natio,' meaning 'nation.'
Historical Evolution
'inter' and 'natio' combined in the 18th century to form the French word 'international,' which was adopted into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'between nations,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving two or more countries.
The international conference was attended by delegates from over 50 countries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35